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Guyanese Style Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Guyanese Style Fried Rice has roots in the diverse culinary influences of Guyana, reflecting its multicultural society. This dish often appears at family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the fusion of Chinese and Indian flavors with local ingredients. Today, it is a beloved comfort food in Guyana and has gained popularity in Caribbean communities worldwide, often adapted with various proteins and vegetables.

GuyaneseGYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dry spice (star spice, five spice)
3 cups washed rice
4 cups water
1 Maggie Cube
1 teaspoon fine thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb chicken liver
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon green seasoning
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Chef fried rice seasoning
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup sweet corn
1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1 hot pepper, sliced
1 cup green peppers, diced
1 cup chopped long beans
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a protein alternative while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame is nutritious, but frozen peas are cost-effective.

1

Add butter to the pan and melt it.

2

Add dry spices (star spice and five spice) to the melted butter.

3

Add washed rice to the pan and mix to parch it in the butter, keeping the heat on high to remove moisture.

4

Once the rice is parched, add enough water to cover the rice for steaming, avoiding boiling.

5

Add Maggie Cube, five spice, fine thyme, and salt to taste, then cover and let it steam on low heat.

6

Roast seasoned chicken in the oven at 400°F for 35 minutes.

7

Check the rice after steaming; once the water has evaporated, remove from heat and cover to let it steam further.

8

Transfer the rice to a larger bowl and let it cool, removing whole spices and herbs.

9

Sauté chicken liver in a pan with oil, onions, pepper, and garlic until fragrant.

10

Add green seasoning, soy sauce, Chinese sauce, salt, and Maggie Cube to the liver mixture and let it cook.

11

Check on the liver to ensure it doesn't burn, adding scallion as it cooks.

12

Once the rice is cool, add Chef fried rice seasoning, brown sugar, carrots, sweet corn, and chopped scallion, mixing everything together.

13

Add a small amount of Chinese sauce to the rice mixture for color, mixing well.

14

Once the liver is cooked, add it to the rice mixture and combine everything.

15

In a clean pan, add oil, onions, and hot pepper, frying until onions are caramelized.

16

Add green peppers and chopped long beans, cooking until tender, adding water to prevent burning.

17

Add red and yellow bell peppers to the vegetable mixture and continue to cook.

18

Add the rice mixture to the cooked vegetables and fry together, ensuring everything is well mixed.

19

Remove the rotisserie chicken from the oven, checking for doneness and moisture.

Cooking Techniques

cookingsautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletspatulapot for ricecutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Fried RiceGuyanese Fried Rice

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